88R23064 CW-D
 
  By: Sparks S.R. No. 408
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Robert Vargas of Andrews County Airport is being
  honored as the Airport Professional of the Year at the Texas
  Department of Transportation 41st Annual Texas Aviation Conference
  in April 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Vargas has served as manager of the Andrews
  County Airport since 2010; he oversees maintenance, operations, and
  customer service at the site, and through the years, other Texas
  airports have adopted his practices in such areas as wildlife
  management and property beautification; and
         WHEREAS, Widely respected, Mr. Vargas represents Texas
  Panhandle aviation facilities as a member of the Texas Airport
  System Plan Project Advisory Committee; among his contributions, he
  helps develop strategic next-generation initiatives while
  advocating for the increased awareness of and investment in the
  rural airports of the Lone Star State; and
         WHEREAS, Through his leadership, hard work, and commitment to
  excellence, Robert Vargas has earned the lasting respect and
  admiration of his peers, and he is indeed deserving of this
  prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
  hereby congratulate Robert Vargas on his selection as the 2023
  Airport Professional of the Year by the Texas Department of
  Transportation and extend to him sincere best wishes for the
  future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Vargas as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  Senate.